98 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Fuel/Propulsion System · verdict BUY 87/100
“I own a 2014 BMW X5 diesel, after the 4 yr warranty expired, my car has had 2 times driveshaft/drivetrain/differential replaced. Valve cover leaking. Chassis stabilization error, suspension/air pump problems, at this moment i have an initialization of driving stabilization error message. Please see what is going on with these expensive cars that after 4 yr warranty give all kind of problems. ThanksTeresa”NHTSA complaint, 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35d owner
“Product: Diono Monterey 2XT Highback Booster Issue type: Child restraint usability / fit concern There is a significant height usability gap between Diono’s convertible seats and the Monterey 2XT booster. My child is approximately 32”–40” tall and cannot safely use either seat, leaving no appropriate Diono option during this growth range. This presents a real-world safety and usability issue for caregivers attempt”NHTSA complaint, 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35d owner
“Due to issues in the engine design the timing chains become loose and get excessive slack. BMW has revised the design multiple times but the corrective action requires complete removal of transmission and engine to replace all timing chain components. Unfortunately my engine has suffered timing chain failure and requires replacement. This leads to engine failure while driving and unsafe conditions.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35d owner
On the federal record it scores 87/100: 98 owner complaints (8.17 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Fuel/Propulsion System, with 20 of 89 categorised reports.
The 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35d scored 87/100 on the federal record.